A Dundalk mother of three and stepmother of three who stopped at a convenience store ATM for cash left with $10,000, thanks to a winning Maryland Lottery scratch-off.

The 45-year-old city resident reports having no plans to buy scratch-offs when she stopped at the Wawa store located at 6541 Eastern Avenue in Baltimore. What changed her mind?

“The reason was the ATM was right by the Lottery machine,” she said with a laugh.

The machine was well-stocked with the Monopoly family of scratch-off games, so she bought four $10 Monopoly tickets and went on her way. About an hour later, she scratched off her games and scanned them with the My Lottery Rewards app on her smartphone. The big winner was a big surprise!

“We didn’t believe it,” she said. The happy player, who is a Ford customer relations employee, plans to spend her winnings on holiday gifts and possibly a vacation.

The $10 Monopoly instant ticket is one of five members of the Monopoly family of games. There are $1, $2, $5 and $20 games, as well. The $10 game has three unclaimed $100,000 top prizes and six more unclaimed $10,000 prizes, in addition to thousands of other prizes ranging from $10 to $1,000.

An Eldersburg retiree and his 72-year-old brother from North East were all smiles as they collected a $100,000 top prize on the Lottery’s $10 Monopoly scratch-off.

The Carroll County resident said he frequently plays Lottery games and usually buys tickets at his favorite retailer, Martin’s at 1320 Londontown Boulevard in Eldersburg. The 62-year-old purchased his lucky Monopoly instant ticket a couple of weeks ago and scratched it as he sat in his car in the parking lot outside of the store.

“I just thought, ‘Oh my goodness,’ and I just kept looking at it,” he said. “I wanted to make sure I wasn’t seeing things, and that it was for real. But there it was – a big number.”

While it is by far the largest winning ticket the former water treatment worker has ever had, his previous record came just a few weeks ago when he won $500 on a Royal Gems scratch-off.

The “Winning Brothers” said they planned to use the money to pay bills, but didn’t have any special plans for their windfall. The Martin’s store in Eldersburg is a winner as well. For selling the top-prize-winning ticket, the retailer will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Lottery.

The $10 Monopoly ticket is part of a family of Monopoly games now on sale. There are also $1, $2, $5 and $20 scratch-off options. The $10 instant ticket has four more unclaimed $100,000 top prizes, 10 unclaimed $10,000 prizes, and hundreds of thousands of other prizes ranging from $10 to $1,000.

A Prince George’s County woman admits that she questioned her vision when a Monopoly scratch-off, at first glance, appeared to give her a $10,000 prize.

“I said, ‘Where’s my glasses?’” recalls the Oxon Hill player. Her husband gave her money to play Maryland Lottery scratch-offs and she is sure glad she picked the $20 Monopoly game. She visited the 7-Eleven store at 11303 Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring to find her lucky ticket. The 47-year-old plans to fix up her home with the prize.

The $20 Monopoly scratch-off launched in February and still has one $1 million top prize awaiting discovery at a Lottery retailer. There are two more unclaimed $50,000 prizes and five more $10,000 prizes. The $20 game is part of a family of Monopoly scratch-off games. There are also $1, $2, $5 and $10 Monopoly scratch-off options available.

A 79-year-old Catonsville beautician wasted no time claiming her $50,000 prize on the Maryland Lottery’s Monopoly scratch-off, arriving at Lottery headquarters the Monday after her Friday win.

“I’ve not been sleeping too well since Friday,” said the mother and grandmother. “It’s either nerves or excitement – or both.”

The Baltimore County resident has won plenty of times in the past but none of those experiences with Lottery luck prepared her for a top-prize win. The scratch game fan is still floored with her big-winner status.

“As big a surprise as I’ve ever had,” she said.

In Randallstown to visit family, the loyal player saw a store that sold Lottery products and stopped in. “I play scratch tickets every week, they are my favorite,” she said. The $5 Monopoly scratch-off she purchased from Cigalotto at 9912 Liberty Road delivered the win that shocked her and sent a wave of gleeful surprise through her family. “As happy as I am about this, they’re even happier for me,” she said.

While she wanted to get her winnings safely in the bank before deciding what to do with her Lottery prize, the happy winner hinted that international travel might be on her agenda. The $5 Monopoly ticket that proved so lucky for her has two more $50,000 winning tickets looking for a new home as well as six $5,000 winners.

For selling the top-prize ticket, Cigalotto in Randallstown will receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery.

A former lawn service owner who devoted his days to tending customers’ turf is still seeing lots of green. But, instead of growing and mowing grass, the retiree is now growing his bank account with Maryland Lottery Monopoly scratch-off wins.

A frequent player – and winner – of the Lottery’s daily games, the Washington, D.C. resident just won $100,000 playing the new $10 Monopoly scratch-off that went on sale statewide. The Lottery on Jan. 23 launched a family of Monopoly tickets at the $1, $2, $5 and $10 price points.

In the past, our lucky winner said he rarely played scratch-offs and primarily chose Pick 3 and Pick 4 as his games of choice. “I was talking to a friend who also plays the Lottery and he recommended that I try the new Monopoly game,” said the 68-year-old. “I’ve always been lucky with Lottery games, so I figured I’d give them a try.”

What a winning decision! He won with Monopoly instant tickets almost from the beginning, he said. The father of three and grandfather of 13 made a point to get a ticket or two whenever he made a Lottery purchase. He discovered his latest lucky ticket at the 5 & Twelve Food Mart at 7001 Annapolis Road in Hyattsville.

“I was scratching my tickets at home last week when I saw that I had matched a number,” he said. “I was happy, but not really surprised. Then I looked at the prize beneath it!”

While a new truck is a possibility, our winner told us that the first destination for his winnings is the bank. He also plans to stick to his regular Lottery routine. “I’ll play a scratch ticket – always Monopoly – once in a while, whenever it feels right.”

The $10 Monopoly instant game has five more $100,000 top-prize tickets in stores along with 16 tickets with $10,000 prizes. For selling the top-prize ticket, the retailer will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Lottery.

The landscaping business often freezes up during frigid weather, making it tough for workers to make ends meet. Landscaper Jose Beltran of Rockville, however, unearthed a green cure for his winter work blues – a $50,000 Maryland Lottery Monopoly scratch-off win!

“I get some work in on the milder days, but there haven’t been too many mild days recently,” the 30-year-old told Lottery officials. “I can keep up with my bills as long as nothing unexpected comes along.”

A once-a-week instant ticket player, Jose was running an errand when he wound up next door to a Lottery retailer, the Asian Supermarket in Rockville. “I saw that they sold tickets so I went in to see if they had my favorite one,” he said. That favorite scratch-off is Monopoly, which he said brings him a win more often than not. He tried his luck with a $5 ticket; the Lottery in January launched a family of Monopoly tickets priced at $1, $2, $5 and $10.

“I scratched it and didn’t see a win and was looking for a trash can,” he said. “Before tossing it, I took one more look.” That last glance brought the $50,000 prize he’d won into view. “I was very surprised … thrilled! I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm.”

Jose’s Lottery luck will carry him until spring brings nicer weather and a busier work schedule. “I’m not as worried now when the temperature drops,” he said.

After claiming his prize, the Montgomery County resident headed home for a nap because his excitement kept him awake all night. Next on his agenda is a new car search. When he drives by the Asian Supermarket at 2200 Veirs Mill Road in Rockville, he’s sure to have a smile on his face. The store staff members can also smile because the supermarket receives a $500 bonus from the Lottery for selling the top-prize ticket.

Want to get in on the fun? There are four top prizes remaining on the $5 scratch-off and no one has yet claimed the top prizes on the three other tickets.

Sun, surf and scratch-off fun in Ocean City put a $50,000 winning Monopoly instant ticket into the hands of Amanda Kapaldo of Pennsylvania.

Ocean City visitor finds top-prize-winning Monopoly scratch-off

A girls’ weekend and a wedding brought Amanda Kapaldo to Ocean City for good times with friends and end-of-summer fun in the sun and surf. Never in her wildest dreams did she think she would go home $50,000 richer after scratching off a Maryland Lottery Monopoly instant ticket!

Amanda and a friend had decided to stop at a 7-Eleven in Ocean City on their way back from dropping a friend’s car seat off at their hotel. Together, the pair went into the store and bought a few of the Lottery’s low-priced instant tickets. They both scratched their tickets in the store, winning a few dollars.

“We probably won something like $6,” said her friend, who accompanied the happy winner to Lottery headquarters in Baltimore to claim the big prize. “Then, Amanda pulled out $10 and asked for two Monopoly tickets. I just looked at her and said, ‘Look at you, Miss Moneybags.’ ”

With the Monopoly scratch-offs in hand, Amanda and her friend walked next door to a pub for a drink.

“I started scratching the ticket and didn’t really know what I was looking for,” Amanda explained. “I saw the treasure chest symbol and I saw the prize, but I wasn’t sure.”

In shock, the 30-year-old gripped her friend and showed her the ticket. Together, the two quickly left the pub and went back to their hotel.

Amanda stopped by Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore on the way home to Imperial, Pennsylvania, where she lives with her husband. She plans to put the money toward the new house they recently purchased.

Are you heading to Ocean City one last time before winter? Check out the 7-Eleven located at 11911 Coastal Highway to see if it will be your lucky store, too. For selling the top-prize-winning ticket, the retailer will receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery.

A lost Maryland Lottery winner circled Baltimore for two hours, like a token rounding a Monopoly game board, before he landed at Lottery headquarters to collect far more than the $200 given regular Monopoly game players for passing “Go.”

The happy Waldorf man collected $50,000, becoming the first Marylander to claim the top prize in the Lottery’s popular new Monopoly scratch-off game. Launched Jan. 27, the instant ticket has five $50,000 top prizes remaining plus several second-chance contests.

Our Monopoly winner’s day began with a morning walk. When the 41-year-old finished his exercise routine, he stopped at a local store to buy two of the new Monopoly scratch-offs. His first $5 ticket was a non-winner. “I figured the second ticket might be luckier,” the player said. He figured correctly!

Nervousness set in when he scratched the ticket, starting at the bottom row, and realized he held a winner worth $50,000. The man called a friend to pick him up and take him to Lottery headquarters.

“I could not move and I knew I could not leave that spot,” said the winner. “It is not too wise to walk down the street with a $50,000 winning ticket in your pocket.”

The pair traveled to Baltimore to claim the prize but the vehicle’s GPS kept leading them the wrong way. They finally asked for help from another friend who lives in Glen Burnie. Eventually, they found their way to Lottery headquarters on Washington Boulevard.

The winner, who is not working due to a disability, is thrilled to have a nest egg. He plans to spend the money wisely and buy a new bed and new clothes. He will also treat his friend to dinner and put the rest of the money into the bank. Our lucky player bought his winning ticket at Bud’s Liquors located at 2539 Old Washington Road in Waldorf.

Baltimore couple Earl and Michelle Garner already knew the lay of the land when they came into Lottery headquarters last Friday afternoon. The trip marked the couple’s third time to claim a top prize from Maryland Lottery headquarters. This time Earl had picked up a Monopoly scratch-off, which turned out to be worth $50,000.

Earl began playing the Monopoly scratch-off after checking the Lottery website to verify there was still a top prize left to claim. “I had been playing this ticket since August and figured it was only a matter of time until I won,” said Earl. His theory finally paid off after he picked up his winning ticket last week.

Despite the repeat appearances, the couple was just as happy with this win as they were with their first. “I’m always excited to win, just because this is our third time doesn’t mean we aren’t thrilled,” said Earl in regard to his multiple wins.

Recognizing the uniqueness of the situation, the Garners came prepared with a slew of jokes for Lottery officials, “You could say we’re back by popular demand,” laughed Michelle as she entered the Winners Lounge. Piping in, Earl commented, “More like, third time’s a charm.”

Earl and Michelle plan on continuing to play the Lottery and saving their big win. The winning ticket was purchased at Woodlawn Sunoco, at 6725 Dogwood Road located in Baltimore.